Mad About Movies

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Founded in 2013, three critics hailing from Dallas-Fort Worth attempt to make sense of the current state of cinema without taking this whole thing too seriously. They’re just movies, y’all. Hosts Kent Garrison, Richard Bardon and Brian Gill - on Twitter @MadAboutMovies - check scores on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Throwback! Boogie Nights

March 23, 2017 14:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

Join Richard and Kent as they discuss PTA's Boogie Nights and analyze why it has stood the test of time, and Brian as he discusses some Deadpool news with our friend Ariel.

Beauty and the Beast (2017)

March 22, 2017 05:17 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

This week we welcome a guest to discuss the good and bad that Disney had to offer with their live-action version of Beauty and the Beast. We also reminisce about Bill Paxton and discuss a possible Matrix reboot. 0:00 - Updates/Banter 9:50 - Bill Paxton 19:10 - Matrix Reboot 34:46 - Beauty and the Beast 1:32:00 - Weekly Recommends

Throwback! Wayne's World

March 17, 2017 13:56 - 37 minutes - 43 MB

This week we get a chance for a bit of nostalgia as we discuss one of our favorite comedies of the 90s, Wayne's World.

Kong: Skull Island

March 13, 2017 05:55 - 58 minutes - 46.9 MB

King Kong is back (yay?) and we are here to justify the reboot. Join us as we look ahead to its inevitable sequels and discuss Kong: Skull Island. 0:00 - Intro/Shoutouts 5:41 - Kong: Skull Island 48:55 - Weekly Recommends

March Madness Special: Best & Worst Basketball Movies

March 13, 2017 05:38 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Join us this week for our first ever Mad About Movies March Madness Madness as we let the listener decide the best and worst basketball movies ever!

Throwback! Beauty & The Beast (1991)

March 09, 2017 17:20 - 41 minutes - 47.3 MB

In anticipation of its upcoming live-action reboot, we throw back to the original 1991 Disney Animation classic Beauty and the Beast.

Logan

March 08, 2017 06:56 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

Wolverine is back for one last ride, but why? Is Logan better than The Dark Knight? Join us as we discuss it all on this bittersweet episode of Mad About Movies. 0:00 - Intro/Theater Pet Peeves/Indy 5 33:19 - Logan 1:26:00 - Weekly Recommends

Throwback! Raising Arizona

March 03, 2017 00:07 - 35 minutes - 40.4 MB

Continuing our Coen Brothers conversation, we look back at one of their first films, the cult-classic comedy Raising Arizona.

Rants & Raves: 2017 Oscars

February 27, 2017 07:25 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Join us for our annual Oscars Postgame Show as we react to the craziness that was the 89th Annual Academy Awards.

Get Out

February 26, 2017 23:33 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MB

Jordan Peele randomly brought us a box-office smash and one of the most-talked about movies in a while with his directorial debut Get Out. Join Kent and Richard as they give their initial thoughts on this poignant thriller.

Throwback! No Country For Old Men

February 22, 2017 15:13 - 46 minutes - 53.7 MB

As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, we throw it back to 2007 Best Picture winner No Country For Old Men.

John Wick: Chapter 2

February 21, 2017 07:46 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

This week we discuss the sequel to a surprise hit for Keanu Reeves, John Wick: Chapter 2. We also discuss some big casting news!

Throwback! The Prestige

February 16, 2017 16:15 - 51 minutes - 58.5 MB

Since we had such a good time discussing the Dark Knight trilogy, and The Prestige is now a decade old, we discuss all the twists in this special Throwback episode.

The LEGO Batman Movie

February 15, 2017 06:04 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

It's been nearly a week since we discussed Batman in-depth, so it's about due time! This week we discuss some Batman news and The LEGO Batman Movie, as well as some new American Treasures. 0:00 - Shoutouts/Banter 7:56 - News/Batman News 20:24 - American Treasures 39:01 - LEGO Batman 1:14:00 - Weekly Recommends

Valentines Day Special: Favorite Chick Flicks

February 12, 2017 15:55 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

Join us for a special episode as we are joined by a guest to discuss our favorite "chick flicks" and argue "what IS a chick flick?"

Throwback! The Dark Knight Trilogy

February 08, 2017 07:44 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

By popular demand, we finally get to discuss some general thoughts on Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, with help from our resident Batman expert Shane.

BONUS: Podcast State of the Union & Moonlight

February 01, 2017 06:02 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

Join us as we update you on the status of the show as it sits in 2017 and briefly discuss best picture nominee Moonlight.

Split

February 01, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

M. Night Shyamalan is back to making thrillers, and we are back to discuss it! Join us as we discuss Split, the untimely passing of an American Treasure, and some Star Wars news.

Rants & Raves: Best & Worst of 2016

January 23, 2017 07:03 - 1 hour - 80.4 MB

Our annual list episode has arrived! Hear our final thoughts on all the best and worst that 2016 had to offer.

Patriots Day

January 19, 2017 05:57 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

This week we discuss our second Peter Berg movie in the past few months, as well as catch up on a bit of movie news. 0:00 - Movie News 24:08 Patriots Day 1:08:00 - Weekly Recommends

Golden Globes & The State of Late Night TV

January 11, 2017 15:59 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Richard and Brian dive into the fallout from the Globes and discuss their biggest passion - late night TV.

La La Land

January 04, 2017 06:26 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

Musicals don't come around very often. Is it because they just never work? This week we head into La La Land to discuss Damien Chazelle's newest film, as well as some breaking Star Wars news.

Manchester By The Sea

December 31, 2016 06:49 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB

We return to Oscar season talk with a discussion on Manchester By The Sea and the unfortunate passing of Carrie Fisher.

BONUS: The Year of OJ & Favorite Albums of 2016

December 28, 2016 21:03 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

This week we take a break from Oscar season to chat with longtime producer of the show Steven, as well as discuss the confusing career of Brendan Fraser and our favorite music of the year.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Part 2)

December 21, 2016 08:14 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

Join Kent and Brian as they are joined by a guest to discuss Rogue One after having a few days to digest the experience.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

December 16, 2016 08:58 - 59 minutes - 34.1 MB

Our Star Wars postgame show is back by popular demand as we give our initial impressions of Rogue One.

Throwback! National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

December 14, 2016 06:17 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

The guys continue the Christmas theme by throwing back to Christmas Vacation as well as Fast 8 and The Golden Globes.

Throwback! Home Alone

December 08, 2016 07:04 - 1 hour - 53.7 MB

It's long overdue but it's finally here! In a special Christmas-themed Throwback, we discuss the holiday classic Home Alone.

Moana

November 30, 2016 07:02 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

This week we welcome a guest to discuss Disney's current offerings and their latest animated film / big blockbuster Moana. 0:00 - Disney / Star Wars / Marvel Talk 25:50 - Moana 1:11:00 - Weekly Recommends

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk

November 30, 2016 05:55 - 57 minutes - 33 MB

Join us as we take a bit of bonus time this week to attempt to process what happened with Ang Lee's newest movie.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

November 23, 2016 05:35 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

We journey deep this week into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and all that involves as we discuss the newest entry or reboot to the franchise, Fantastic Beasts. We also discuss some super exciting movie economics! Woohoo!

Throwback! That Thing You Do!

November 19, 2016 03:36 - 42 minutes - 48.9 MB

In honor of its 20th anniversary, we discuss the Oneders rise to the Wonders in a special Throwback episode of 1996's That Thing You Do!

Arrival

November 17, 2016 07:46 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

This week we gather to discuss the Beauty and the Beast trailer, some American Treasures, and the new sci-fi flick Arrival.

Hacksaw Ridge

November 10, 2016 07:58 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

Join us for a lengthy discussion as Mel Gibson returns to the director's chair for his World War 2 epic Hacksaw Ridge.

Doctor Strange

November 10, 2016 07:07 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Marvel Studios are at it again, bringing yet another of Stan Lee's characters to life. Join us as we talk all things Doctor Strange and discuss this year's box office numbers so far. 0:00 - Box Office Talk 29:33 - Doctor Strange 1:17:00 - Weekly Recommends

Halloween Jamboree Spectacular 2016

October 31, 2016 08:15 - 50 minutes - 57.8 MB

In honor of the holiday, we take a nostalgic look back at some of our favorite Halloween-themed movies.

World Series Special! Major League & Rookie of the Year

October 29, 2016 14:54 - 1 hour - 87 MB

Due to both the Cubs and Indians making this year's World Series, we throw it back to two of our favorite baseball movies, Major League and Rookie of the Year.

The Accountant

October 26, 2016 04:33 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

Kent and Brian catch up on a ton of Star Wars news and discuss the very confusing "The Accountant." 0:00 - Movie News / Star Wars tidbits 32:43 - The Accountant 1:19:00 - Weekly Recommends This episode is brought to you by INDOCHINO custom menswear - use promo code MAD at checkout. TRIBECA SHORTLIST - get a 30 day free trail at GETTSL.com/mad

Rants & Raves: 2016 TV Pilots

October 19, 2016 05:39 - 1 hour - 81 MB

This week we take an annual look at the latest TV pilots from the big 4 networks and give them the pass/fail. Episode brought to you by: INDOCHINO.com promo code MAD -&- TRIBECA SHORTLIST gettsl.com/mad

The Girl on the Train

October 12, 2016 06:29 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

This week we take a closer look at the novel-turned-movie The Girl on the Train, discuss some new trailers, and of course...rant about Minions. 0:00 - Intro chat 7:15 - Movie News / Power Rangers reboot 34:31 - The Girl on the Train 1:29:00 - Weekly Recommends

Deepwater Horizon

October 05, 2016 05:31 - 1 hour - 65 MB

Join us as we discuss some noted live-action Disney reboots, the new Peter Berg film Deepwater Horizon, and some fun times at the dentist. Featured Promo: http://www.mvmtwatches.com/mad 0:00 - Brian's Disney trip / Mad About Dentists 9:55 - Disney reboots 37:33 - Deepwater Horizon 1:18:00 - Weekly Recommends

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